Open-label Study to Evaluate Clearance of Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma After Use of Imiquimod 5% Cream

Summary

An open-label study to evaluate the safety and the ability of Imiquimod 5% cream, applied topically, to clear superficial basal cell carcinoma and to keep it clear for 5 years of follow-up.

Timeline

Start

2001-03

Primary completion

2007-04

Completion

2007-04

Publications

• Results Quirk C, Gebauer K, Owens M, Stampone P. Two-year interim results from a 5-year study evaluating clinical recurrence of superficial basal cell carcinoma after treatment with imiquimod 5% cream daily for 6 weeks. Australas J Dermatol. 2006 Nov;47(4):258-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00313.x.
• Results Quirk C, Gebauer K, De'Ambrosis B, Slade HB, Meng TC. Sustained clearance of superficial basal cell carcinomas treated with imiquimod cream 5%: results of a prospective 5-year study. Cutis. 2010 Jun;85(6):318-24.

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